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BEST TIPS: HOW TO CARE FOR LITHOPS | LIVING STONES
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3 жыл бұрынSmall and slow-growing plants, Lithops are relatively easy to care for, especially once you get a hang of the routine. Here're a few things you need to know to care for your Living Stones.
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@Nyka1993 3 жыл бұрын
I just got 16 baby lithops this is really help full. I going to plant them all in pot big rock pot. But I will going to drop water only. Thank u
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
that sounds great! Make sure to only water when the soil is thoroughly dry
@audyo14 Жыл бұрын
Summary: Lithops: -Watering: soak when soil is dry during spring. Only water in summer if they're really shriveled, if this happens do not soak, only water a 1/2" deep. Resume typical watering in late summer until early fall. In winter do not water. -Sunlight: east or south facing window preferred for sunlight. If leaves get too tall or lose color, place the lithops in a sunnier spot. -Drainage hole, tall pot. -well drained, gritty soil.
@Mami_of_2 Жыл бұрын
I saw a video where they said it need to be watered JUST twice a year and i was shocked but i understand better now 😅
@audyo14 Жыл бұрын
@@Mami_of_2 I heard that too!!!!!!
@nopenope9118 Жыл бұрын
I recently bought one lithops to go with my cacti planter, and named him Gregory. He’s so cute. He was labeled a “living stone” and I was intrigued, because I had never seen one before. I’ve been doing as much research as I can to keep him healthy and this video was very informative! Thank you! I’ll probably buy Gregory some siblings soon!
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
So lovely! Hope that Gregory is always healthy 🥰
@Napsteraspx Ай бұрын
Long live Gregory the Great
@llgrazes Ай бұрын
Happy summer Gregory you sound like you have a wonderful wonderful mommy take care of each other and grow big and strong
@doggydog6436 Жыл бұрын
what the hell did I get myself into
@barryszymanski8022 4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 I just said the same thing I just got my first one
@justaguy819 4 ай бұрын
*_-Join us-_*
@PilatesWithMeSDickens707 2 жыл бұрын
My Lithops arriving Monday ( 80 pieces ) , ordered from Amazon lol and sooo exciting , I can’t wait 🤭
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it arrives safely 💞
@Alexa-qv7kr 3 жыл бұрын
Informative, thanks for keeping it concise!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alexa
@misodinamosa Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! This was great information! I on a fluke thought I might see if these little guys were different! I am so in love with my Lithops! The dormant time I would have done the wrong thing! Thank you!
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
So glad you like it 🥰
@agnestheresegarcia2025 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR DIS!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you love itt
@paulinetan4783 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to plant lithops but was unsure how to take care, this video help me understand
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@hexia5239 3 жыл бұрын
I've never had a plant before, but decided to get this one out shopping today. He came in a small turtle looking pot, but basing off this video I think i might need a bigger one. When I looked at him closer I didn't see much of the roots, but he had this blue/green ring around him that kinda looks like a small mesh bucket he was put in but not sure what it is. Any help would be great, I don't know much about them!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we're not sure what is the blue/green ring you're referring to. We suggest you repot your Lithops to check the root system (and check what is the blue/green ring you mentioned) and replace the soil in the turtle pot with a fast-draining succulent mix.
@torquess454 6 ай бұрын
This was thorough thank you
@WyattFraser-uf4zr Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This video was very informative! 🌵
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We're so glad to hear that 🥰
@minhchanh7058 3 жыл бұрын
Your voice is great very much. I love it 😍
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words!
@plantbeauties5191 3 жыл бұрын
Cutie lithops 🤩 Very informative!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you so much for your kind words
@preciousearthlingsfamily2362 3 жыл бұрын
Yaaa cutipie
@joshuavarney2346 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Cause before I saw them in store I had no idea these existed 😅😅
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Haha now you know all about this beauty 🥰
@mommasond 2 жыл бұрын
They are so cute!
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you love it. This adorable species is available here. succulentsbox.com/products/lithops-living-stones-raw-stone-cactus-succulent
@jenniferleung5208 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I find it very useful especially for me being first time growing this kind of succulent. I bought a few from a local store and I am planning to repot them. Should I clean out the soil like you did on this video and replant them accordingly? It is beginning of summer here, should I water the soil or leave it dry?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenifer, so nice of you. Before repotting, gently remove Lithops from the pot clean the dirt surrounding the roots. Keep in mind that you can only repot when the growth season begins (usually around the month of May). Before re-potting, the roots of Lithops must have developed enough (at least two years). Water your Lithops once every two weeks (at most) beginning in late summer, when it is actively growing.
@amandaleeborchert3745 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful collection!! 🌵🌵🌵I will definitely try your tips!! Got a new pack of seeds and so excited to start them!🥰🥰🥰 I have succulent potting soil and perlite but no sand. Can I still plant without sand? Where we live no sandy areas to get naturally. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Have a wonderful day!!🪴🪴🪴
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda, it is best for Lithops to be planted in fast-draining potting soil. Sand, pebbles, or other gritty materials can also be added to help with soil drainage! Let me know if this information is helpful to you!
@amandaleeborchert3745 3 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox Very helpful! Thank you!😇😇😇
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@amandaleeborchert3745 Awesome!!! Good luck!
@rickyt3961 4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@thehigherflyerlilsebastian7795 Жыл бұрын
Your video was rad Tysm
@JhummelTajaal 3 жыл бұрын
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@ginaman 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!😻
@alphaend5045 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to learn this type. Do you have a video on which can go under full/partial sun and which totally do well indoors ?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Not yet but that's an interesting idea. We'll see if we can make one. In the meantime, you can check out our blog on 10 types of succulents that do well indoors: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/10-succulents-that-do-well-indoor?_pos=4&_sid=25bc9fa83&_ss=r
@carolinasplants5512 3 жыл бұрын
super cute!!!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@peal4598 2 жыл бұрын
I planted 15 Lithops seeds about a month ago, and today I spotted a small seedling growing. I put a plastic cover for humidity, but should I remove it now or wait for the other seedlings to hopefully sprout?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
You are recommended to remove the plastic wrap or glass pane once the seeds germinate 😍
@pegisullivan3062 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial. I really like the brown round rocks you are using. Where could I buy those? Thanks again.
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
Hi, you can find them on Amazon or any Plant Shop/Nursery 😉
@nhiluu4685 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very clearly description but you didnt mention about how long the seed growth to mature and how to water from seed to mature?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the seeds that you have & your growing environment, lithop is a very slow growing plant.
@nhiluu4685 3 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox how slow is it? About 1-2 months?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@nhiluu4685 It usually takes about 2-12 weeks for seeds to germinate and you can expect them to flower in 3 to 4 years under optimal conditions
@perlaavila4226 2 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox if I have them facing on a window and there’s a lot of sun until 6 would that effect it’s germination stage? It’s Sunny in portland so when is the best to plant them? I have my lithops maybe two weeks already and I thought I did something with germinating them… the problem is I didn’t keep track when I planted them… 😭
@makraines3867 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I was wondering where you purchased the silicone cone thing??
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
You can purchase Pink Potting Kit on our website succulentsbox.com/collections/succulent-tools/products/copy-of-succulent-potting-kit. We also have blue one (:
@futureintheworld8464 3 жыл бұрын
your all video very nice
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks
@klila16 Жыл бұрын
I had two in a pot. They were shrivelling and stunted when I watered them once in two weeks like I was told at the store. So I started to give them a single mist daily and one has grown a lot bigger and the other ended up rotting. Now I’m just going to leave the other one for a while. I live on the equator so I’m not sure what season my lithop is experiencing.
@MetalHead1012 7 күн бұрын
I see this after I just ordered some 😂
@SucculentsBox 7 күн бұрын
Really nice!! Hope it helps you😂
@donttakefelixscheesestick6367 Жыл бұрын
I just randomly got one of these as a gift from someone and I have no idea what to do with it 😅 we’ll see how this goes wish me luck
@mickelarsson4509 3 жыл бұрын
Great.
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😻
@HaloGoku Жыл бұрын
Hi sorry just bought these as a gift but I’m trying to relay instructions for when I give it to her you really shouldn’t water them in winter? It Jan rn and the pots dry but also the lady I bought them from said water once every month and now I’m so confused 😂
@793lefty Жыл бұрын
Do you have to wait for them to calcify any specific amount of time if you are propogating via division?
@lifelerna 9 ай бұрын
What is that pink thing you used? Is that to water the lithop as well?
@ASentientPlant Жыл бұрын
I just bought one and on the way home the pop tipped and it lost some roots... Help!
@sharonpernes3487 2 жыл бұрын
Mine has 3 levels. 2 outer sets of leaves and I just got it. None of the 4 outsides leaves are soft. The center part is not split yet, which is good, correct?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is a natural growth stage. If they feel mushy and soft to the touch, the outer leaves are most likely shredding. Your Lithop may grow new leaves without blooming in some instances. For further information, please see this link. succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-lithops?_pos=2&_sid=a20218f81&_ss=r
@meropale Жыл бұрын
I just got 10 baby lithops in the mail today and think they are so cute but I am terrified that I won't be successful in their care.
@nhiluu8735 3 жыл бұрын
So you said the lithop wrinkle and don't panic to water them but not sure when they need water or splitting process.
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
To walk you through on this one, water your Lithops once every 2 weeks (at most) beginning at the end of summer, where this plant is actively growing. But once the winter season hits, it's best to leave it be and not water at all, as this is when its old leaves will start to die and new ones will begin to grow inside, and watering it during this time of the year could have a negative effect on its growth. This normally happens after their dormant season, which is around spring to early fall. Once the days get shorter and the temperature get cooler in fall, the plants will be active again.
@nhiluu4685 3 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox water every 2 weeks but its up to where you place the lithop right? I place them under direct sun 6hours every day and it wrinkle and submerge in the soil
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@nhiluu4685 Yes it does depend. If you see that the plant starts to wrinkle or pucker, or appears to be sinking deeper into the pot and feels softer than usual when given a gentle squeeze, then it's time to give it a nice drink.
@natutz 3 жыл бұрын
They look like brain 🧠 so pretty
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
they do look like brain lol This plant is so interesting :D
@preciousearthlingsfamily2362 3 жыл бұрын
Omg thts right😄😄😄😄😄
@user-vi9hv1fv8i 2 жыл бұрын
অসাধারণ 😍🥰
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Julia-jz5wt Жыл бұрын
Should I not water in winter if the lithops are indoors ?
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
Yep, you should leave it totally dry throughout winter
@jibjibfilms Жыл бұрын
I have a lithop named Larry
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
Say hello to Larry 🥰
@infikoks1321 3 жыл бұрын
good video
@infikoks1321 3 жыл бұрын
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@preciousearthlingsfamily2362 3 жыл бұрын
Ur dp is so cute😍😍
@infikoks1321 3 жыл бұрын
@@preciousearthlingsfamily2362 thank u
@Dragonbite 3 жыл бұрын
What if I live in a country with only spring and summer, like in SEA? Would there be a difference in when I should water them?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Just make sure that you only give them a good soak of water when the soil is completely dry to the touch and they'll be fine! Hope this helps!
@Dragonbite 3 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox it’s also very humid where I live. Could that also cause a difference? Thanks a lot!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dragonbite Lithop surely prefers low humidity. In humid areas, your lithop could require hardly any water during spring and fall. Many species of lithops are able to take the majority of the moisture they need from humid air and. For more information, you can refer to our blog on the same topic succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-lithops?_pos=3&_sid=2d8cfe08e&_ss=r
@maddy4199 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend bottom watering for these guys?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Not too much water, my friend. When you do so, make sure to mix your soil with more sand. Please check out more info at succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-and-when-should-you-bottom-water-your-succulents
@nhiluu4685 3 жыл бұрын
May I ask the pot for them at least 3.5-4 inches deep is good right?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, it is recommended that you should choose a container that is 10% larger in diameter than the width of your succulent!
@jsbw12 2 жыл бұрын
How does an indoor plant know what season it is??
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Of course they can. There are 2 ways: by measuring hours of darkness that occur in a 24-hour period, and by measuring how much cold they have experienced.
@robertoteixeira6889 3 жыл бұрын
Liked so much your video, so subscribed. Have some lithops in akadama substract . Have you tried this? If so what was your experience? Roberto
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
We have not. But we would like to hear your sharing! How is your experience growing lithops in akadama substract?
@experimentalinsane 3 жыл бұрын
Hai i receive lithops no soil. What should i do before i plant in soil?
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, it is best for Lithops to be planted in cactus mix or fast-draining potting soil. Sand, pebbles, or other gritty materials can also be added to help with soil drainage. Hope this helps!
@experimentalinsane 3 жыл бұрын
Thx u😘
@janetchouxcreme5 2 жыл бұрын
Can I water my lithops when flowering?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. For the record, flowering is one of the signs of growing process. At the beginning of this season, you should give it a good soak of water and continue watering as necessary. Do make sure that only water the plant when the soil is completely dry. For more information, please refer to our blog: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-lithops
@janetchouxcreme5 2 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox Thanks a lot
@edenenage9314 2 жыл бұрын
What about in the phillippines we donot have winter...
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eden, Lithops don't experience dormancy in Philippines due to the tropical climate!
@edenenage9314 2 жыл бұрын
@@SucculentsBox thank u.,
@peal4598 2 жыл бұрын
I was repotting my Lithops and the roots completely fell off. Is there a chance it can grow back?
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
You may check your succulents again in case there are still some healthy roots. If there are, quickly remove the damaged roots and clean them with a flush of water. Just make sure to let it dry and disinfect the healthy part of the roots before potting it with a fresh, new soil mix and container. If they are all done, it's better for you to grow a new one 😥
@peal4598 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately, the plant still has no roots, however it's still plump. It's turning brown though....
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
@@peal4598 What a pity 😓
@peal4598 2 жыл бұрын
I had 3 other Lithops aside from the one that has no roots, and the three of them are turning purple on the top. Is it normal? Should I be worried? Also, how can I tell if a Lithops is dead? The one that lost its roots is still plump...
@peal4598 2 жыл бұрын
Also, do I necessarily need sand to propagate Lithops from seed? Could I just use very fine cactus mix?
@k0chum 2 жыл бұрын
3:13 I really thought it was brown sugar and I was thoroughly confused at first.
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
LOL they really look alike!
@ericlie145 2 жыл бұрын
My lithops is liquidy like totally cooked inside. Some of them even rot on its body fron the bottom. Dont know why
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Have you checked the roots? It could be root rot
@ericlie145 2 жыл бұрын
It's rotting from the body near the root at the bottom. the root is totally fine though
@julzgulz1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@ericlie145 Probably overwatering. I’ve done that to a succulent before. The plant takes in too much water and kinda explodes in each cell, like popping a water balloon. The plant literally melts. Hope you have better luck!
@lithopsinhabitat2209 2 жыл бұрын
You should separate them accordingly to their stage,much important Good video anyways!
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jaggerbushOG Ай бұрын
I would be too tempted to water them.
@SucculentsBox Ай бұрын
Nooo😂
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
Make video about succulent soil please request
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
Plz
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@PiGGuandPIGLY Great idea, we will! In the meantime, you can check out our blog on soil mix and fertilizer for succulents: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/recommended-soils-fertilizers-for-succulents?_pos=1&_sid=ba187a122&_ss=r
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
I subscribe you
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@PiGGuandPIGLY Great! thank you for supporting us
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
I love succulents
@kasmypo6829 3 жыл бұрын
😍😎🍃
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you like the video ^^
@Dhruv_Dogra 7 ай бұрын
I bought a plastic Lithops. Its the only plastic plant that nobody can recognise as fake.
@aliciaaguilar126 3 жыл бұрын
Están muy lindos sus lithops Pero no entiendo lo que habla Xq no pone subtítulos en español
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we're so sorry that we don't have the Spanish version of this video. However, we've made a blog on the same topic! You can use translating tool to translate it into Spanish ^^ Here is the link: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/how-to-care-for-lithops?_pos=3&_sid=206ea5110&_ss=r
@manajorymanajory7751 2 жыл бұрын
Oh.... My goodness, there is so many issues that will literally kill your plants in this video. Please join a group to learn proper methods of caring for your Lithops if you want to be successful.
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for following us
@johndelacruz6378 3 жыл бұрын
Double bubble fubble cuhnubble
@sophiaseybert3497 3 жыл бұрын
okay look maybe somebody is always trying to keep on the mirror are yourshelf lol
@nibnibchunk 2 жыл бұрын
I call this my butt cheek plant
@anitahendricks 3 жыл бұрын
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
So glad that you like our video ^^
@anitahendricks 3 жыл бұрын
I do!
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@anitahendricks Thanks! Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions!
@anitahendricks 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Xt4209 2 жыл бұрын
So let’s say you messed up it’s late summer early fall and you over watered … what should be done
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean what we should do when Lithops is overwatered?
@classproject00111 Жыл бұрын
I got 100 from China for 30$ 🍾🍾🍾
@broccoligirl9019 3 жыл бұрын
This pretty much has nothing to do with this but why do people always put snake plants in the darkest corner of their room they are native to south Africa fricking africa
@chhayazope8493 Жыл бұрын
Please translate in Hindi
@magdaj5157 Жыл бұрын
They are cute but they kinda creep me out because they look like butts 😅😅
@SucculentsBox Жыл бұрын
That's true 🤣🤣🤣
@kman5924 Жыл бұрын
Pass. No time for plant children.
@andros9657 2 жыл бұрын
These look nasty.
@SucculentsBox 2 жыл бұрын
lol do you have this one?
@julzgulz1992 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Then don’t look!
@mcarolangouffray 5 ай бұрын
I watered not realizing that this is the dormant season, will it die?🥹
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
so glad that you like it
@PiGGuandPIGLY 3 жыл бұрын
I like it
@SucculentsBox 3 жыл бұрын
@@PiGGuandPIGLY If you need any help, please let us know!
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